Sommelier

L'ATELIER de Joel Robuchon Miami • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A sommelier is a highly trained wine professional who manages a restaurant's wine and beverage program. They expertly guide guests through wine menus, suggest flawless food pairings, and curate wine lists. Beyond the dining room, they handle inventory, staff training, and cellar management. While commonly associated with fine dining, sommeliers also work in retail, wine importing, education, and beverage production.

Requirements

• Highly trained wine professional
• Manages a restaurant's wine and beverage program
• Guides guests through wine menus
• Suggests food pairings
• Curates wine lists
• Handles inventory
• Handles staff training
• Handles cellar management

Responsibilities

• Recommending wines based on individual taste and budget, while working with chefs to match flavors with the menu.
• Sourcing wines, ordering stock, and ensuring bottles are properly stored at ideal temperatures.
• Leading tastings and training the waitstaff and bartenders so they are comfortable answering basic wine questions.
• Presenting wine at the table, ensuring it is at the correct temperature, and checking it for faults like cork taint before it is served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed